Employment

As an applicant, you agree to and understand the following:

1. The City of Quincy is an equal opportunity employer. Pursuant to law, discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era is
   prohibited. If you believe you have been discriminated against, you are encouraged to contact the City’s Human Resources Director or you may notify the appropriate federal or state agencies.
2. You must meet minimum/maximum age requirements of applicable laws.
3. Your eligibility for a City of Quincy Police pension is based on the requirements set forth by the Police Pension Board, the provisions of which will be provided to you upon your employment.
4. **No record of conviction of a felony or misdemeanors as identified in the Illinois Police Training Act (50 ILCS 705 et seq.), or a crime involving moral turpitude.
5. Non-lateral entry candidates who attain a passing score of 70% or more on the written test will be scheduled for an interview with the Fire and Police Commissioners. The candidates chosen from the interviews will be placed on the
   department’s pool of eligible candidates. Candidates on this list, as well as Lateral Entry candidates, will be required to complete a background investigation packet.
6. The City of Quincy shall conduct investigations, including verifications of prior employment history, criminal and driving records, education and personal and business references. By signing the application, you indicate your awareness that false statements or failure to disclose information may be sufficient to disqualify you for employment, or if employed, may result in your dismissal.
7. The Board of Fire and Police Commission of the City of Quincy reserves the right to conduct such additional testing as it sees fit to qualify applicants for employment.